Family Combo: Vatican Museums Highlights and Colosseum for Kids

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Treat yourselves to an incredible day of exploration at two of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the Vatican Museums and Colosseum, not to mention the Roman Forum, all specifically crafted for families with kids aged 7-12. We have bundled two of its most popular family tours into one-day combo, so that you and your children get a thorough taste of the treasures of the Vatican with the Sistine Chapel, as well as the world’s most iconic ancient arena and what was once the beating heart of the Roman Empire!

The Vatican Museums are a must-see for tourists of any age, so if you’re wondering whether your kids will get the most out of it look no further. On this specially crafted tour, we have removed the barriers between children and visiting the masterpieces held within its 9 miles of wall to wall art. This fantastic guided visit starts with our special partners' Skip the Line entry, a 2-hour itinerary designed especially for families, careful explanations of some of the world’s best art, as well as specific activities and materials that your children are going to love.

Your kids will be full of energy and burning with curiosity as you step into the museum for a special visit with a passionate guide, whose insight, stories and games will keep your children engaged for an experience that is educational and fun at the same time. We have carefully chosen the most kid-friendly parts of the museum, weaving a rich narrative that covers not only the Vatican’s timeless masterpieces, but also the history of the Papacy itself.

Your young travelers will embark on a journey they will never forget as they explore with their expert guide and imagination to lead them, seeing the Pope-mobile, the wonders of ancient Egypt, the Gallery of Maps and Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. After the tour ends, your guide will show you where to gain direct Skip the Line access to St. Peter's Basilica, which you will be able to explore at your own pace.

After approx. 3 hour break, giving both you and your kids plenty of time for lunch and a rest, you’ll meet up with the staff again across town for your Colosseum Family Tour in the afternoon. There are few historical sites in the world that spark the imagination like this immense amphitheater. With a rich history of emperors, gladiators, lions and mock-sea battles – there is something new and fascinating to discover at every turn! As the only Colosseum tour designed to engage kids and adults alike, it is a truly fun experience that is sure to be the highlight of your vacation.

Normal guided tours can often be boring for younger members of the family, but our early childhood education specialist carefully developed a 2-hour Colosseum tour so your kids will feel like Emperor for a day. The result is an exciting and engaging adventure through Rome’s most iconic monument. This is the perfect way to cater to your kids’ interest and energy levels while having an enjoyable time yourself.

Role-playing, visuals, and challenges will keep everyone involved as the gladiatorial arena and Roman Forum are brought to life. Your guide will enthusiastically narrate the history of the Colosseum through stories and anecdotes about the brave men who fought here and the emperors who ruled them, creating vivid pictures of the past. Feel free to participate and encourage your kids to ask questions in this open and interactive environment as the glory of Ancient Rome is explored at its top two archaeological sites.

Expert, kid-approved guides lead both tours on this once in a lifetime combo for the whole family. Their enthusiasm, energy and love for working with children are the hallmarks of this experience that you won’t want to miss, and that will make this particular day in Rome one that your kids will talk about for time to come!

Meeting/pick-up point: Vatican Tour: at the bottom of the wide steps across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. Our coordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition. The closest metro stop is on line A (red line): Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani. Arriving from Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani metro A station: when you step off the metro, exit the turnstiles, walk straight to the back of the station and go to the left-side exit. Once you've reached the left-side exit, go out on the side marked V.le Giulio Cesare (to your right). Leave the station and walk straight (west) down Viale Giulio Cesare (which turns into Via Candia) for 3 ½ blocks, crossing three junctions (1. Via Vespiano 2. Via Leona IV and 3. Via Santamaura) before getting to Via Tunisi, the fourth junction). Turn left down Via Tunisi and walk straight for a block. In front of you will be a set of wide steps with a handrail running down the center. Your meeting point is at the BOTTOM of these steps.
Colosseum Tour: at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide will be waiting here wearing a blue polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. If arriving by metro: upon exiting the turnstiles of the metro, take an immediate right down the tiled hall to the escalator/stairs within the metro station. At the top of the escalator, go to the right and up the short flight of stairs to exit. Turn left and take the stairs ahead on the left to the small, oval-shaped “square”, Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the metro with views of the Colosseum.
Duration: 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Start/opening time: Vatican Tour at 10:15am. Colosseum Tour at 4pm.
End/closing time: Vatican Tour: outside St Peter’s Basilica at around 12:15pm. Colosseum Tour: in the Roman Forum at around 6pm.
Languages: English.
Dress code: Entrance into the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The supplier cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
Others: It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance, strollers or baby carriages.
The participation on this tour will be denied to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behaviour is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or staff.
Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour, except in the Sistine Chapel where talking and photography are prohibited.
Some sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weather.
St. Peter's Basilica and other religious sites may be subject to unscheduled closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an extended tour of the Vatican Museums, or appropriate alternative. While we undertake to tell guests beforehand if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible. In these cases, we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
These tours are intended for children between 7 and 12 years of age, some of the interactive format includes reading and writing. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.